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To a large extent, software packages do work out of the box. Packages that do not perform perfectly or as users would expect is when dissatisfaction arises. These can be dealt with in a rational manner through the employment of effective project and change management procedures. However, an area that typically creates problems, whether expected or not, is the development of interfaces between proprietary software that cannot be replaced.

accountant article more valuable: the financial accountant, who maintains the books and financial records, or the tax accountant, who saves you money by reducing your tax liability. Without the records, how would you calculate the taxes? Without a solid, stable ERP database, how would you setup, validate, and utilize the SCM model? Hopefully, by establishing the positives for proceeding with the ERP software first and stating the serious pitfalls if you start with the SCM software, you can convince your management of the
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As you may know, TEC performs all types of system selection projects with clients in which analysts are usually involved to a lesser or greater degree. In collaboration with a client, analysts usually prepare the “to be”—the future system business and technical requirements document, or request for information (RFI)—and make corrections or additions to the template based on the client’s current

accountant article is abnormal when an accountant wants to have, say, pseudo-coding capabilities in a new financial system. • Another worry seems to be obsolete; running multiple “engines” is no longer required. Lots of errors and other problems were related to the simple fact that one or another software engine is not running for some reason. • The ability to see a document or the results of a report on the screen before printing is still considered a problem in the AS/400 world. This type of
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You have selected an ERP package. Now you have to worry about implementing the software. This article looks at four categories of tools that a vendor may supply that can make the implementation easier for your project team, end users, and IT department. Read on to see what tools you may want to have in your toolbox before proceeding with the implementation.

accountant article transactions that a junior accountant would be expected to execute. These might include creating journal vouchers and posting cash receipts to the general ledger. Then, you can create a user group, say Jr. Accountant , which would only be allowed limited access to certain accounting transactions. The group, Jr. Accountant, would be attached to the menu, Accounting 101. Then, specific users would be added to this group and assigned a password. They then would inherit the privileges of the group. Again,
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Before the lean enterprise paradigm swept across the manufacturing industry, I doubt many business people would have considered accounting as a serious tool for changing the mindset of decisions makers and how businesses operate. It turns out, however, that there’s more than one way to do accounting, and the accounting approach an organization uses can have a significant impact on a business’s

accountant article challenges. • Work-in-progress inventory. Any accountant will tell you that work in progress (WIP) is a company’s asset. A company spent significant money to purchase or produce its inventory, and theoretically that inventory can, in the case of a shift in demand or other conditions, be sold or reworked. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it? In real life, this is the accounting standard that managers point to when they fearlessly pile up stocks in the form of economic batch size or start producing items
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Part 1 of this blog series depicted the three evolutionary phases (or waves) of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing adoption. The article ended with some glimpses into the future and likely implications for SaaS users.
Part 2 explores the apparent opportunities and accompanying challenges (and inevitable soul-searching exercises) that SaaS aspirants face in their endeavors. Some

accountant article vendors Warming Up to the Cloud - Part 2 Part 1 of this blog series depicted the three evolutionary phases (or waves) of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing adoption. The article ended with some glimpses into the future and likely implications for SaaS users. Part 2 explores the apparent opportunities and accompanying challenges (and inevitable soul-searching exercises) that SaaS aspirants face in their endeavors. Some concrete examples of vendors and their new strategies and
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In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality: material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory management and warehousing.

accountant article all SCM Products Are Created Equal Overview Amid the hype that pervades vendor marketing campaigns and press announcements, it can be difficult for corporate IT buyers to discern the true capabilities of a given supply chain management suite. In this article, we examine capabilities of five top Supply Chain Management software vendors in several key areas of functionality: material procurement planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, distribution and transportation management, and inventory
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This article looks at where computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) end and enterprise asset management (EAM) takes over, focusing on features and functionality of EAM software. It also compares CMMS and EAM software and explores the two key differentiators.

accountant article versus CMMS: What's Right for Your Company Originally Published - March 15, 2004 Enterprise asset management (EAM) software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) continue to grab headlines as a realistic way to reduce expenses and increase revenues. For one, maintaining an adequate level of repair and service parts inventory based on forecasted equipment usage can prevent already-limited funds from being over-allocated just to achieve a false sense of security. Also, an effective
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C.R.M. itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part two of a three-part article to provide explanation and meaning for most of the common CRM phraseology. Here, in alphabetical order, we continue the Lexicon of CRM.

accountant article Lexicon of CRM - Part 2: From J to Q The Lexicon of CRM Part 2: From J to Q R. Garland - October 19, 2001 The Lexicon is divided into three parts, this being the second of three. This second section covers the alphabet from J to Q. For A to I, see Part One . J J2ME - Java 2 Micro Edition . A highly optimized Java runtime environment targeting a wide range of consumer products, including pagers, cellular phones, digital set-top boxes, and car navigation systems. JDBC - Java Database Connectivity .
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My recent article entitled “Why Should Enterprises Manage their Contracts Closely?” analyzed the importance of enterprise-wide contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions and stated that many enterprises still use inappropriate makeshift tools to manage their important contractual terms and conditions. The article concluded with the fact that enterprise resource planning

accountant article Software Remains on the Upside of the Contract Management Market My recent article entitled “Why Should Enterprises Manage their Contracts Closely?” analyzed the importance of enterprise-wide contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions and stated that many enterprises still use inappropriate makeshift tools to manage their important contractual terms and conditions. The article concluded with the fact that enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems handle transactional details of an
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Real-time data warehouses are common in some organizations. This article reviews the basic concepts of a real-time data warehouse and it will help you determine if your organization needs this type of IT solution.

Consolidation is a well-documented trend and is to be expected in the market for enterprise applications. This article outlines the evolution of the enterprise software market. Specifically, it focuses on the revolutionary technology known as service-oriented architecture (SOA).

accountant article Your Enterprise Application on a Road to Nowhere? Originally published - December 22, 2006 Your business changes continuously. You add and drop service or product lines. Your customers demand new and challenging levels of flexibility or integration with their operations. New laws and regulations require that you track more and more data on your operations in highly specific formats. And there is the relentless demand to increase operational efficiency and product quality year after year while reducing
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This article defines process manufacturing; discusses its formulation, packaging, and pricing issues; talks about interfaces; and provides cautions and caveats.

accountant article Manufacturing Software: A Primer Introduction Process manufacturing has unique requirements differentiating it from other types of manufacturing. When selecting software for the process industry, special attention and emphasis should be placed on these requirements to ensure that a company can operate at optimal levels, consistent with how it does business and not with how the software lets the company do business. Be aware of both large software vendors, who try to be all things to all companies,
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I recently came across an interesting article on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software experience—a case study of the selection and implementation of EFI Radius ERP software by a family-owned packaging and printing company named KDV Label Co. This article outlines the need for a new vertically focused solution for a modern manufacturing business and is of value to anyone remotely interested

accountant article Focused ERP for Today's Manufacturer I recently came across an interesting article on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software experience—a case study of the selection and implementation of EFI Radius ERP software by a family-owned packaging and printing company named KDV Label Co. This article outlines the need for a new vertically focused solution for a modern manufacturing business and is of value to anyone remotely interested in a new ERP system. Despite developing and delivering
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Consulting firm, 180 Systems, posted a little note regarding an article we recently published on some parts of the evaluation and selection process that we promote. I'd recommend checking out the 180 site for additional information. In fact they have a brief list of steps that tend to be very similar to commonly recognized selection best-practices, and are in many ways, close to what we at TEC

accountant article Selection Slagging Consulting firm, 180 Systems, posted a little note regarding an article we recently published on some parts of the evaluation and selection process that we promote. I'd recommend checking out the 180 site for additional information. In fact they have a brief list of steps that tend to be very similar to commonly recognized selection best-practices, and are in many ways, close to what we at TEC recommend (more on that later as we're preparing to publish our internal guide). 180
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